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Community Update: Supporting Clyde Road Residents with the Fox Issue

Over the summer, many Clyde Road residents contacted me about the sharp increase in fox activity from damage to gardens and cables, to foxes entering homes, to the noise and fouling affecting daily life. The strength of feeling was clear, and it was

Cllr AJ’s blog: Historic first ward walk with the council’s chief executive.

A truly historic moment for Alexandra Park Ward, the first ever ward walk in Alexandra Park, for Andy Donald, five years into his role as Chief Executive of Haringey Council.

It was a pleasure to guide him through the ward and bring a wide range of lo

My enquiry about the Lack of cooling off water facilities for children in the borough.

Families in Alexandra Park have been raising concerns about the lack of cooling‑off water spaces this summer, so I asked the Council for an update.
Priory Park’s paddling pool is still under refurbishment after the damaged liner was removed in July. C

Cllr Blog: Welcome to August, First Advice Surgery done.

First advice surgery of the month done. Huge thanks to every resident who came out and shared their concerns. All issues raised today have now been formally submitted to the council for action.

After the surgery, I also visited locations where concern

Clyde Road Fox Concerns Update 🦊

Clyde Road Fox Concerns Update 🦊

I’ve received numerous emails from residents about the increasing fox population on Clyde Road, including reports of foxes entering homes, property damage, excessive noise, fouling, and residents feeling unsafe.

I raise

Update: OR Tambo Rec.

The broken lock at the O.R. Tambo Nature Reserve? Fixed. 🔐✨
Residents also raised bigger improvements — benches, outdoor gym, lighting and more. These aren’t being ignored; they’re now on the agenda and will keep being pushed.
Community voices make com

Update on the recent Fire near Alexandra Palace

Update on the recent Fire near Alexandra Palace.

The London Fire Brigade spent more than 12 hours extinguishing a persistent grass and compost fire near Alexandra Palace, using nearly half a tonne of water to bring it under control. We’re relieved to

Scrutiny survey 2026-28 Part of: How decisions are made and scrutinised

Dear Neighbours,

As part of preparing the Scrutiny work plan, we have prepared a survey for residents/the community to complete.

Scrutiny survey 2026-28 | Haringey Council

It enables us to gather some input before the Scrutiny Cafe workshop, which wil

Cllr AJ’s Blog: Neighbourhood in Bloom

Working on a project called "Neighbourhood in Bloom". This will be a community‑led environmental improvement initiative designed to transform neglected public spaces into vibrant, pollinator‑friendly micro‑gardens. By bringing together local resident

Cllr AJ’s Blog: in the neck of the woods.

Last week, I met with the council’s Parks Zonal Manager and the Friends of Bluebell Wood yesterday for a walk through the wood and an inspection of the hard assets. It was also a great opportunity to share ideas and discuss plans for improvements.
We

Temporary changes to Alexandra Palace Way, the park, car parks and bus routes

This summer Alexandra Park will host a number of live events: On 20 June, the Park will welcome the Red Bull Soapbox Race, this is followed by their Summer Season of outdoor live music in July.

To host the events there will be temporary changes to Ale

Palace Gate triangle and other local issues

Good morning all, I trust you're keeping warm and well..

It was a pleasure speaking to some residents in Palace Gates, including those involved in the upkeep of the Palace Gates triangle.

One of the issues that came up was the unsightly graffiti on th

Playground at Oliver Tambo

Hi all,

Does anyone know what’s going on with the zip wire at the playground in Oliver Tambo Rec? My kids keep asking because it’s been out of action for over a month now, and it feels like it’s been completely forgotten about.

It’s a bit unusual for H

Pinkham Way - recovering a lost natural space

Great to hear that Pinkham Way [the 'spare' land adjacent to the south side of the North Circular which was for long locked into the NLWP and its plans] now granted status as a Nature Recovery Site. Congrats to Pinkham Way Alliance on holding out for

Playground at Oliver Tambo recreation ground

Hi all

Would anyone please be kind enough to give an update on the on-going to the playground at Oliver Tambo recreation ground, work on it seems to have stopped around a month ago and it now looks abandoned 

Thanks 

Nick

Wetland Project in Alexandra Park

From the Friends of Alexandra Park newsletter:

Work has started on the first phase of creating the new wetland. A number of swales have been dug in Section A (see map above) to catch the surface water and guide it through the woodland. This will prev

The Friends of Alexandra Park are urgently seeking a temporary secretary

Front Gardens on the Front Line!

Friends of Hillside Green Space - wildflower plants for sale

Community Garden at Crescent Rise roundabout commended

Many thanks to whoever pinned a positive comment on the Council's interactive map about the area, thanking Alexandra Park Neighbours for their work on the community garden by Crescent Rise roundabout. We actually only publicise the gardening sessions